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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI photo)

Didi offers 'permanent solution' for Darjeeling to stay with Bengal

The CM also called for an eco-friendly infrastructure in the hills in wake of multiple landslides due to a heavy rainfall recently
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‘The DRI intercepted and arrested Yadav and recovered over 10 lakh cigarettes from France and Paris worth Rs 1.05 crore,’ Shah added. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

WB: DRI arrests one person for smuggling, recovers cigarettes worth Rs 1.05 cr

The arrested was smuggling the cigarettes from Myanmar and Guwahati to Kolkata.
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Anurag Lakandry says that his hobby stems from the fact that he has always been fascinated by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.

Darjeeling student creates miniature toy train models for enthusiasts world over

Youngsters hobby stems from fact that he has always been fascinated by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
08 Jan 2018 5:17 PM
GJM supporters holding a rally for separate Gorkhaland in Darjeeling on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Darjeeling opportunity

The compulsions of keeping India together must rise above national and regional politics.
02 Oct 2017 3:07 AM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Linguistic flashpoints

The Northeast too has witnessed violent ethno-linguistic agitations and even secessionist movements over decades.
21 Jun 2017 12:48 AM
Muslims, Adivasis, Marwaris, Rajbangshis and Biharis, who have lived in the hills for generations, are strongly identifying with the Gorkhas and have joined the protests, according to Mr Sailendra Dewan, who works with an e-commerce firm in the city.

Bengaluru echoes to the cry of the hills

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20 Jun 2017 3:07 AM
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters during their protest in Darjeeling on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Reflections: Darjeeling flare-up - We had it coming

The past is important as today’s regional dreams are rooted in the memories of yesterday’s experience.
20 Jun 2017 12:47 AM
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Mamata leaves for Netherlands even as Darjeeling stir continues

'Violent protests won't be tolerated. My ministers are monitoring the situation,' she told media at Kolkata airport.
19 Jun 2017 11:20 AM
Rahul Chamling, president, NEP India Foundation

Bengaluru: Why should we accept imposition of Bengali, says NEP chief

It’s an identity problem and a crisis. 
19 Jun 2017 2:35 AM
Pro-Gorkhaland activists protest in front of parliament in New Delhi on Sunday (Photo: AP)

It’s now or never for us, say Gorkhas in Bengaluru

Later on, in a long-term perspective the government can claim that Bengali is spoken in Darjeeling as well.
19 Jun 2017 2:29 AM
'Naari Morcha' of GJM protests against the raid at residence of GJM Assistant Gen Secy Binay Tamang. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Gorkhaland stir: Cops raid GJM leader's residence, MLA's son 'picked up'

Meanwhile, shops, hotels and other business establishments, barring pharmacies, remained closed for the 3rd day.
17 Jun 2017 11:54 AM
Security personnel chase away GJM supporters who were staging a protest meeting in Darjeeling on Tuesday over West Bengal government's decision to teach Bengali in all schools. (Photo: PTI)

Centre rushes 400 more paramilitary personnel to Darjeeling; total 1,400

Around 1,000 personnel, including 200 women, have already been deployed in Darjeeling.
15 Jun 2017 6:54 PM
GJM leaders and supporters pelt stones at police, set a car on fire in protest. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Darjeeling protests: GJM supporters hurl stones at police, set car on fire

Supporters and leaders went on an indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling after police is raiding premises of GJM leaders.
15 Jun 2017 3:21 PM
Vintage Narcissus Wuyi Oolong Tea (Photo Credit: www.pandateaart.com)

Oolong for felicitea

Expensive teas have caught the fancy of India’s elite, who are more than willing to splurge on them
14 Aug 2016 3:22 AM
In New Delhi too, the government came down heavily on cab firms who tried to profit during the odd-even days.

Urban woes: About tea and evil taxi fares

Elizabeth I promoted tea in Europe in 1600 and by 1652, tea was introduced to England by the Dutch East India Company.
24 Apr 2016 2:13 AM

Book review 'Darjeeling': It’s divine. It’s Darjeeling.

About 20,000 Chinese tea plants were smuggled into Calcutta from where some were sent to Darjeeling.
18 Dec 2015 6:53 AM
The landslides have caused extensive damage, cutting off road and telecommunication link to Darjeeling and Sikkim. (Photo: Twitter)

22 killed in landslides in Darjeeling district; Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh compensation

Mamata Banerjee likely to visit the landslide-hit hills
01 Jul 2015 7:50 PM

Vishav is bitten by the travel bug

Travelling is my second skin.
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